(A) The Township of Voorhees will seek sponsors that further its mission by providing monetary or in-kind support for Township's programs or services. The Township of Voorhees recognizes that the public trust and perception of its impartiality may be damaged by sponsorships that are aesthetically displeasing, politically oriented, or offensive to segments of its citizenry. When the Township loses public trust and public perception of impartiality, its ability to govern effectively in the interest of its citizens is impaired. Therefore, the Township of Voorhees permits private sponsorship of government programs or services in limited circumstances as a means to generate funds for improving or expanding those programs and services. The Township of Voorhees maintains its sponsorship program as a nonpublic forum and exercises sole discretion over who is eligible to become a sponsor according to the terms of this policy.
(B) Whenever possible, sponsorships should be linked to specific activities, events, programs, or publications. The Township of Voorhees will neither seek nor accept sponsors that manufacture products or take positions inconsistent with local, state, or federal law or with Township policies, positions, or ordinances. The establishment of a sponsorship agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Township of Voorhees of the sponsor's organization, products, or services.
(Ord. 245-14, passed 4-28-14)